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Groundbreaking pig heart transplant in a human may help patients awaiting donor hearts

Groundbreaking pig heart transplant in a human may help patients awaiting donor hearts

DALLAS, Jan. 10, 2022 — The University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center announced today the first successful transplant of a genetically modified pig’s heart into a human. According to reports, the patient, a Maryland man, […]

2022-01-12T07:20:19+08:00 January 12th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Breastfeeding reduces mothers’ cardiovascular disease risk, review found

Breastfeeding reduces mothers’ cardiovascular disease risk, review found

Research Highlights:

  • Women who breastfed at some time in their lives were less likely to develop heart disease or stroke, compared to women who did not breastfeed, according to a meta-analysis of previous studies.
  • Breastfeeding was also associated with a lower risk of dying […]
2022-01-11T19:15:25+08:00 January 11th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments

Less than 1 in 5 adults with Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. are meeting optimal heart health targets

Less than 1 in 5 adults with Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. are meeting optimal heart health targets

Statement Highlights:

  • Fewer than 1 in 5 adults with Type 2 diabetes in the U.S. meet suggested targets to reduce elevated heart disease risk.
  • Improving heart health among people with Type 2 diabetes requires incorporating new evidence-based approaches that address social determinants of health […]
2022-01-10T19:05:32+08:00 January 10th, 2022|Categories: Cardiovascular|0 Comments